It is one of the most crucial aspects in building construction, yet fire engineering is a serious matter that many property managers have little to no understanding of. Find out why it is important and how fire safety checks can be performed prior to opening a structure to the public.

Off-site application within the construction industry has recently been adopted for a variety of commercial and industrial projects. The number of construction processes being carried out offsite these days is increasing to save on time and cost.
The answers for why you can save time and money are varied, so read on and learn why.

Not all fires are created equal. Yet, whilst each fire has it's own distinct signature it is possible to separate fires into two broad categories - Cellulosic and Hydrocarbon. In this piece we discuss the differences and why it is important to use the correct fire rating materials.

Thin film intumescent, fire spray, core-filled steel, active supression. These are just some of the terms you may have heard when it comes to fire rating. But do you know when core-filled steel should be something you should consider in tandem with thin film intumescent? Do you know when to core fill and why?

As a professional you will be aware that learning doesn't stop the moment you leave university. In fact, for those in construction, you have a requirement to ensure you continue professional development all your career. Learning about new passive fire protection trends, requirements, regulations, and technologies is a valuable way to earn CPD points, but also stay in the know about fire safety.
And at Permax we offer a range of CPD point presentations.

Fire retardant chemicals help prevent or delay combustion and are generally used in both commercial and consumer products. A material that is fire resistant should have a certain degree of flammability standard and protection. Some fire retardant materials may contain chlorine or bromine and phosphorous which is bonded to carbon. In the U.S., major uses for these chemicals include building insulation, furniture, electronics, wires and cables, and polyurethane foams.

While cementitious coating is a reliable passive fire resistance technology, it is clear that in terms of cost-effectiveness, level of fire protection, ease and flexibility in application, low overhead costs, and wide availability, the choice of an intumescent coating is best when it comes to protecting structural steel from fire.
Fireproofing professionals are often torn between intumescent coating and cementitious coating to protect buildings from flames. In this article, we’ll look into the strengths and weaknesses of each one and find out which one is ideal for passive fire protection. ​

More and more property managers, building owners, and companies are discovering the benefits of using intumescent paints in their fire protection strategies. Find out what the industry looks now and into the future in our latest article.

When it comes to protecting structures from flames and heat, building professionals are often torn between intumescent coatings and a cementitious coatings. Both are seen to have their advantages, however, the we wanted to delve a little deeper to look into the strengths and weaknesses of each one and find out which one is ideal for structural steel fire protection.

One of the most aspects in the process of constructing new buildings and renovating old structures is analysing the fire risk factor of your chosen building materials. Aside from compliance to fire safety grading standards, this is also done in order to help building owners put a damage control plan and fire protection strategy in place, in case an unfortunate event happens.

The specification of a waterborne intumescent coating, including application of a top seal (finish coat), does not automatically qualify the system as being suitable for use in external environments. When exposed externally to rain and UV, the durability performance of any coating system is put to the test. In the case of intumescent coatings the incorrect specification of the coating for the particular exposure conditions can ultimately lead to a severe degradation in the fire performance of the coating.

The planning of a new building is a time and labour intensive process. Architects and engineers alike spend hour upon hour planning meticulous details, yet too often they forget one key element - passive fire rating.

It is one of the most crucial aspects in building construction, yet fire engineering is a serious matter that many property managers have little to no understanding of. Find out why it is important and how fire safety checks can be performed prior to opening a structure to the public.